Add 35/27 and 6/16
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 6/16
35/27 + 6/16 is 361/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
35/27 = 35 × 16/27 × 16 = 560/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
6/16 = 6 × 27/16 × 27 = 162/432 - Add the two like fractions:
560/432 + 162/432 = 560 + 162/432 = 722/432 - 722/432 simplified gives 361/216
- So, 35/27 + 6/16 = 361/216
In mixed form: 1145/216
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